Northbridge Financial Corporation Announces Second Quarter Conference Call and Webcast

TORONTO, ONTARIO–(EMWNews – July 17, 2008) – Northbridge Financial Corporation (TSX:NB) will hold a conference call and webcast at 9:30 am (Toronto time) on Friday, August 1, 2008 to discuss its second quarter results for 2008, which will be announced after the close of markets on Thursday, July 31, 2008. The call, consisting of a presentation by management followed by a question period, will be broadcast live on the internet through the Company’s website or may be accessed by telephone at (416) 641-2140 or (800) 952-4972.

The press release announcing second quarter results will be available on the Company’s website at www.norfin.com. The Company’s quarterly report to shareholders and presentation materials will be posted on the Company’s website prior to the call. A replay will be available following the call on the same website or via telephone at (416) 695-5800 or (800) 408-3053 (passcode 3266484) until midnight (Toronto time) on Friday, August 15, 2008.

Northbridge is the leading commercial property and casualty insurance group in Canada, providing property, automobile, general liability and a wide range of other commercial insurance products to businesses primarily in Canada. Northbridge common shares are listed and traded under the symbol NB on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Visit Northbridge’s website at www.norfin.com for more information.